New Jersey § 48:3-17
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:3-17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:3-17.
a. A public utility shall notify a local unit and local utility of any public utility
infrastructure project that the public utility plans to undertake within the borders
of that local unit and local utility service area at least 180 days prior to initiating
work on the public utility infrastructure project. The notice shall include a summary of the purpose and scope of the public utility
infrastructure project, a public utility infrastructure project schedule, and a map
of the public utility infrastructure project location. b. Notwithstanding the notification requirements of subsection a. of section 3 of P.L.2021, c. 263 ( C.48:3-17.13 ), within 60 days of the receipt of the notice required pursuant to subsection a.
of this section, a local unit and local utility shall examine any underground utility
facility owned or operated by the local unit or local utility to the extent feasible
and notify the public utility whether such underground utility facility needs repair
or replacement and if the local unit or local utility intends to undertake a local
infrastructure project within the scope of the public utility infrastructure project. The local unit, local utility, and public utility shall coordinate to provide timely
notification of any changes to their respective project plans or schedule and, when
feasible, to jointly establish a timeframe for scheduled work.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:3-17
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:3-17 cover?
Section 48:3-17 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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